Daily Mass Schedule (during the School Year):
Monday, Thursday & Friday:
6:30am and 8:00am
Tuesday: 6:30am and 9:00am
Wednesday: 8:00am and 9:10am (9:10am is at St. Patricks)
Saturday: 8:00am
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, NOON & 6:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 8:30am or by appointment with a parish priest
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From the Desk of Fr. Mark Augustine, Administrator
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"Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete
darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success."
In 1913 Earnest Shackelton published this short article in the London Times as he was preparing for the first successful expedition to the South Pole. This article has rung true with me over the last few months. As Fr. Mike begins his 6-month sabbatical and I transition into the role of Administrator, I have been asked most often by many parishioners, in some variation: well, who are they sending to help? The call to priesthood can feel, at times, like this advertisement. It is an amazing and exciting journey to be on, despite any challenges!
It would be wonderful if we had many priests available to come and help minister full time. That, unfortunately, is not the case. Vocations across the diocese, and nation, are low. In order to have priests to send and help out at parishes, we need to foster and encourage vocations within our own parish. I do not believe God calls any fewer men to the priesthood today than in years past. I truly believe, rather, that many simply do not know how to answer the call. This new reality can be one filled with hope and joy, if our Church continues to support, encourage, and promote vocations to the priesthood. Did you know that if three or more people encourage a young man to consider the priesthood, the likelihood of his entering into formal discernment quadruples over those who are not encouraged or asked about the priesthood? May we bless, inspire, and instill the courage and love of God within our future priests!
Yes, we will have priests from Mundelein Seminary, and a few other places as well, helping sacramentally over these next 6 months. Thankfully we do have the help. Yet for the diocese to send priests to minister, we must first send our brothers, sons, and nephews to become priests. Who is somebody you can encourage to consider the priesthood? Have you talked about it with your sons or others that may have the call? Begin the conversation, and see where the Lord will take it!
Phase 4 & More
I am sharing a brief update on Phase 4 & More as well. Many of you noticed the East stairway was opened for the first time on Christmas Eve. We are thrilled to have the stairway open, even though there are still a few items still being worked on to fully complete the project. In addition to the stairway, beginning January 6, some much needed repairs and enhancements to the organ will commence. For the next several weeks the music which aids our Sunday worship will be played and sung from the grand piano near the sanctuary. We will host an organ concert to see, hear, and experience all the enhancements after the upgrades are complete. More information will be forthcoming about this event.
May this new year be a time of blessings, peace, and joy. May God's love shine down upon all of us, for we know that Christ is born unto us!
God Bless,
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Phase Four and More for St. Mary's, Fr. Barry Preservation Fund.
Thank you for your generosity!
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Click on the image to learn more about Fr. Tolton's Canonization.
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Evening Prayer and Farewell Reception for Bishop Alberto Rojas
All are invited to evening prayer and a farewell reception for Bishop Alberto Rojas on Sunday, January 19, 2020, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe's St. Joseph Chapel, 1170 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL. Come to pray with Bishop Rojas and share your good wishes.
Bishop Rojas was named on December 2 by Pope Francis as the Coadjutor Bishop of San Bernardino, and he will be formally welcomed on February 24. Bishop Rojas was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico and emigrated to the United States in 1993 to complete his seminary formation at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois. He was ordained a priest in 1997 and worked in parish ministry and at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary. Bishop Rojas was ordained an auxiliary bishop for Chicago in 2011. He served as Episcopal Vicar of Vicariate III from 2011 to 2018, and as Episcopal Vicar of Vicariate I from 2018 to 2019.
Bishop Rojas expresses his gratitude for the opportunities and friendships he has experienced while in the Archdiocese of Chicago, and promises to remember his friends and benefactors in his prayers and Masses.
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Children's Sacrament Upcoming Schedule
-6
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Grade RE students: Synagogue Visit-
B'Nai Tikvah
Sunday, January 12 during Intensive classes
-8
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Grade: Confirmation Retreat
UGC
Saturday, February 8 12:30 - 6:00pm (ends after 5:00pm Mass)
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Grade: 1
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Communion Parent Meeting(s) -
choose one to attend (UGC-Multi-purpose Room)
Sunday, February 23 at 1:15pm
OR
Monday, February 24 at 7:00pm
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Confirmation Retreat
Leaders Needed
February 8th 11:00am -5:00pm
Each year COR high school students step up to help lead the 8
th
grade confirmation retreats! Why?! Because you can make a big difference in witnessing to the 8th
graders why following Christ and living a life in the Spirit is such a gift!
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Camp Hope Volunteer Opportunities
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We are now accepting Preschool Applications for the upcoming 2020-21 School Year.
We are excited to offer an additional section of our popular Little Angels Preschool Class. One section will meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and the other on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Families can select their preferred days in the application. Historically, this class has filled quickly, so please apply right away if you are interested.
We are also pleased to offer an All-Day Three-year-old Preschool Program next year. This class will, of course, be developmentally appropriate, including both lunch and a rest period. If you are interested in any of our preschool offerings, please follow these steps:
- Click on the Parent login on the top right corner
- Click on FACTS Family Portal (ParentsWeb) in the top right corner
- Enter our District Code: SOSM-IL
- Enter a user name
- Enter a password
If you are a current family, you already have a portal account as well as a password. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Mandy Castle at (847) 295.4830.
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Monday, January 13th is Register for Spring Gala Day!
Register now, space is limited! The Early Bird price ends January 15th.
The Spring Gala is for everyone in the parish community, their extended family and friends!
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We are getting ready for a fun faith filled Catholic Schools Week!
Want to show your support for Catholic education? Click on the image to make a donation!
We hope you will join us for our all school Mass on Wednesday, January 29th at 10AM!
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Church of St. Mary Website
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Information on our Mass Schedule, Sacraments, School, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, Guild of St. Mary, Liturgical Ministries, Bible Study, RCIA, Bulletins, Gospel Reading Podcasts, Homily Podcasts and more can all be found on our webpage.
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Homilies & Gospel Readings!
Listen to past Gospel Readings and homilies anytime, anywhere! Click on the podcast image or goto our website. Click on Multimedia/Podcasts.
Enjoy!
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